Gee Whiz
Carla Thomas
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Gee whiz, look at his eyes Gee whiz, how they hypnotize He's got everything a girl could want Man, oh, man, what a prize! Oooh ooh Gee whiz, he's all the joy Gee whiz, I could find in a boy He's awful nice, its paradise I hope I'm not he's decoy Heaven up above knows how much I love that gentle soul Angels sing of a love like this I hope our love will grow and grow Oh, gee whiz, I love that guy Gee whiz, my, my, oh my There are things we could do I could say I love you But all I can say is Gee whiz!
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Written by: Carla Thomas
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Gee Whiz" was recorded by American soul singer Carla Thomas. The song was released in 1960 as a 45 rpm single by Atlantic Records.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Thomas one of the first African-American female singers to reach the Top Ten in the Pop category.
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Inspirational SourceThomas was only 16 years old when she wrote "Gee Whiz". It was based on a love letter she wrote to her boyfriend at that time.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded in just a couple of takes. It was one of the first soul songs to use orchestral strings as a melodic element, a technique that would influence future music genres.
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Album ReleaseFollowing the success of the single, an entire album named after "Gee Whiz" was released in 1961.
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Family ConnectionCarla's father, Rufus Thomas, was also a famous soul singer and songwriter. He helped Carla get her start, leading her to become known as the "Queen of Memphis Soul."
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Covered VersionsSeveral other artists have covered the song since its release, including the likes of Aretha Franklin and Bernadette Peters.
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Song's LegacyThe song remains one of Carla Thomas's biggest hits and is regarded as a classic in the R&B genre.
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RecognitionIn 2018, the song "Gee Whiz" was recognized by the Recording Academy as a 'Legacy' recording, acknowledging its enduring cultural significance.
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Song WritingDespite her young age at the time, Carla wrote "Gee Whiz" herself, an unusual feat for a female singer in the 1960s and indicative of her exceptional talent.
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